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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.36, 11,428.86 and 4,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.36, 11,428.86 and 4,745.44 is: 6,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.36 : 11,428.86 = 4,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.36/11,428.86 = 4,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.36x = 11,428.86 × 4,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.36x = 54,234,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,234,969.40/8,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.04

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